The cope is a liturgical mantle that covers completely the body. It is opened in the front and it has a spring clip on the chest.
The celebrant mainly uses it during the solemn blessings on the altars, in the processions, during the absolution of the coffin, the solemn oration of the Good Friday, the paschal Vigil and the firs Miss of a young...

The cope is a liturgical mantle that covers completely the body. It is opened in the front and it has a spring clip on the chest.
The celebrant mainly uses it during the solemn blessings on the altars, in the processions, during the absolution of the coffin, the solemn oration of the Good Friday, the paschal Vigil and the firs Miss of a young bishop.